Sounds Around Town

By STEPHEN HOLDEN

Published: November 1, 1991

Rodgers and Hart

"The Rodgers and Hart Revue," Rainbow and Stars, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, (212) 632-5000. The veteran musical comedy star Elaine Stritch makes a sensational cabaret debut in a show that brings her together with Margaret Whiting, Judy Kuhn, Jason Graae and a pop-jazz trio led by Fred Wells. Miss Stritch's tough-funny renditions of "10 Cents a Dance" and "Zip" are each spectacular star turns that are almost matched in bravura by Mr. Graae's playful "You Mustn't Kick It Around," Miss Kuhn's delicate "Lover" and Miss Whiting's lusty "Bewitched." It is the best revue of its type to be seen in New York City in years. Shows are at 9 and 11:15 P.M. tonight and tomorrow. There is a $35 charge and no minimum. Afghan Music

Shah Wali Tranasaz and the Amir Ali Vahabzadegan Ensemble, Washington Square Church, 135 West Fourth Street, Manhattan, (212) 545-7536. Regional songs of Afghanistan will be performed by Shah Ali Taranasaz, a well-known Afghan radio performer who now lives in the United States. He is noted for his renditions of songs from his village in northern Afghanistan. Spiritual and folkloric music from various regions of Iran and part of Turkey will also be performed by the New York-based Amir Ali Vahabzadegan Ensemble. The repertory of Mr. Vahabzadegan, who plays several kinds of lutes, includes Persian, Turkish and Kurdish songs, many of which are rarely heard in concert. The evening is a benefit for the World Music Institute. Show time is tomorrow at 8 P.M., and tickets are $15.